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A Great Stromnessian - The Art of Provost George ‘Doddy’ S Robertson


  • Pier Arts Centre 28 - 36 Victoria St Stromness, Orkney Islands KW16 3AA United Kingdom (map)

George S. Robertson 1964 © the artist's estate.

In association with Orkney Arts Society

Supported by Orkney Islands Council Culture Fund

This exhibition of paintings, photographs and archive material illustrates the colourful life of George ‘Doddy’ S Robertson (1887 – 1981), a stalwart of Stromness society and cultural life. Robertson was Provost of Stromness 1943-1950 and was instrumental in rebuilding the community in the aftermath of WWII, including helping to establish Stromness Shopping Week and Stromness Golf Club.

The exhibition will include a selection of Doddy Robertson’s paintings of Stromness alongside archive material and photographs relating to his life.